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RO03 MVH

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,999 miles

Both front seatbelts sluggish to return and fluffing (Att soon)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 96,897 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front seatbelts sluggish to return and fluffing (Att soon)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,426 miles

Oil leak

both front seatbelts sluggish to return

centre exhaust bracket missing

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

rear brake balance requires attention

Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,344 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken (but exhaust secure)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,753 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken and missing but exhaust secure

front and rear seatbelts sluggish to return

Fail 16 Jan 2010 65,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre exhaust bracket broken and missing but exhaust secure

front and rear seatbelts sluggish to return

Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,956 miles

Front disc's pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,873 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,163 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 29,034 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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RO03 MVH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO03 MVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO03 MVH registered?

RO03 MVH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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